WESTLAKE — An Ohio teacher has been arrested for allegedly stalking her ex-boyfriend.
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Hannah Freeman, a 27-year-old North Ridgeville City School District teacher, was arrested last month and indicted on theft, burglary, and menacing by stalking charges. She appeared in court on Friday morning and pleaded not guilty to the charges, WOIO in Cleveland reported.
Freeman was arrested following two incidents with her ex-boyfriend. Westlake police wrote in a report obtained by WKYC and WOIO that they responded to an apartment on reports of theft on Nov. 6.
The victim told police that Freeman went into his car and stole two backpacks, which held two computers and his wallet.
The victim also told police that Freeman had been showing up unexpectedly at his home, his parent’s home, and his job over the last six months.
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He called the police again on Nov. 7 and reported that Freeman had followed him to his job in Westlake. He told officers that when he went into the building, she reportedly entered his vehicle.
When police got to the scene, they found Freeman in her vehicle with items stolen from her ex-boyfriend. She reportedly told officers that her ex invited her there. She was arrested at that point for menacing by stalking.
WKYC reported that Flock cameras were used to track Freeman’s vehicle and revealed she had been at the ex-boyfriend’s workplace at least 33 times on 19 different days over the past 30 days.
North Ridgeville City Schools confirmed Freeman was placed on administrative leave after the district learned of her arrest. They also released the following statement to Cleveland-area media:
“This matter does not pertain directly to school activities, and as such, the district will not be issuing additional statements at this time. However, North Ridgeville City Schools is committed to cooperating fully with law enforcement as needed to support a thorough and fair resolution.
Our primary focus remains on maintaining a positive and safe environment for all students and staff.”
Freeman is scheduled to appear back in court on Dec. 23.
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